Wooden sheet vacuum lifting device FMVLA

for flat partsglass platefor metal sheets

Overview
The fork-mounted vacuum lifter FMVLA is designed to lift and lower sheet materials. It integrates a vacuum lifting unit with a forklift-mounted attachment and a remote control to handle large sheets, plates and panels such as glass, stone, metal, concrete, plastics, timber and laminates. The unit provides 90° electric rotation and adjustable vacuum pads to suit varied panel sizes.

Features

• 90° electric rotation via remote control
• Adjustable vacuum pads for different panel formats
• Automatic pressure-control activation of the vacuum pump
• Battery-powered, compliant with AS4991-2004
• Integrated audio/visual safety alarm
• Forklift attachment secured with safety retention chain and fork pockets with locking screws
• Versatile handling for horizontal and vertical lifts

Specifications
Metric / Imperial
Length-width of sheet material: 3000 - 2000 mm / 118" - 79"
Pad sizes: 300 mm; 520 x 320 mm / 11.8"; 20.5" x 12.6"
Working load limit: Vertical: 760 kg; Horizontal: 1000 kg / 1676 lb; 2204 lb
Net weight: 275 kg / 606 lb
Gross weight: 360 kg / 1200 lb
Packaging dimensions: L.2140 x W.1650 x H.580 mm / 84.3" x 65" x 22.8"

Battery

• Battery: 12V-100A (charging 12V-20A)
• Standby time: >100 hours
• Charging cycle: ≈1000 cycles
• Charging time: ≈5 hours
• Non-stop working time: ≈3 hours
• Warranty: 6 months

Motor / Vacuum

• Motor model: THOMAS – VTE 10
• Motor supply: 12V DC — ~12.8 A
• Vacuum flow: 55.8 L/min
• Rated vacuum: ~150 mbar (abs)

Technical characteristics

• Model / Product code: FMVLA
• Brand: Aardwolf
• Applications: handling and installation of sheets, plates and large panels (glass, stone, metal, concrete, plastics, timber, laminates)
• Pad configuration: 300 mm and 520 x 320 mm selectable, multiple pads per beam
• Rotation: electrically driven 90° via remote
• Safety: audio/visual alarm, fork pocket locks, retention chain for forklift integration
• Compliance: designed to meet AS4991-2004